CVE-2026-74895
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OpenSSL Encrypt Plugin Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-17

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 fail to apply sandbox restrictions in the default process isolation mode for plugin execution. Attackers can execute malicious plugins with unrestricted access to the filesystem, network, subprocess execution, and all Python modules.

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Published
2026-08-17
Last Modified
2026-09-01
Generated
2026-09-06
AI Q&A
2026-08-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-05
NVD
CVE-2026-74895
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60114

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Vendor Product Version / Range
jahlives openssl_encrypt to 1.4.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0. It allows attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions in the default process isolation mode, enabling malicious plugins to execute with full access to the filesystem, network, subprocess execution, and all Python modules.

Detection Guidance

Check the version of openssl_encrypt installed on your system. If it is below 1.4.0, the system is vulnerable. Run: pip show openssl_encrypt or pip list | grep openssl_encrypt to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to run unauthorized code, steal sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt systems by gaining unrestricted access to system resources and functions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or data exfiltration, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade openssl_encrypt to version 1.4.0 or later immediately. If upgrading is not possible, disable plugin execution in process isolation mode or switch to threading mode which enforces sandbox restrictions.

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